This is the "Disney style." Every frame is drawn by hand on a physical sheet of paper (or a digital tablet). The illusion of life comes from slight changes between each of the 24 frames per second.

For the last two decades, 3D Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) has been the dominant force in the cinematic "6 animation" landscape. It is the medium of Pixar, DreamWorks, and Illumination.

No dialogue. No orchestra. Only:

If you know the 12 principles by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, you are on the right track. However, for rapid learning, we can distill them down to a critical principle checklist. Without these, your animation will look robotic.

— A masterclass in less-is-more animation. It proves that emotional truth doesn’t require photorealism or complex character design. It requires honesty. 6 Animation is honest to the point of pain. Watch it alone, in the dark, with headphones. And bring tissues — not for tears of sorrow, but for the strange relief of being seen.

: When a character stops, parts like hair or clothing should keep moving for a few frames to add realism. Arc of Motion